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Quarryvale / Balgaddy School Completion Programme: Project Worker

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Project Worker

(Job Reference Number: QVBPW3)

The Quarryvale/Balgaddy School Completion Programme operates across 5 schools (1 Post-Primary, 4 Primary) in the Clondalkin area. The main aim of the programme is to assist young people to complete the Leaving Certificate or to achieve an equivalent qualification. This aim is achieved by positively impacting upon the attendance, participation and retention of young people in school.

The programme is seeking to employ a Project Worker (25-35 hrs p.w.) on a fixed-term (Until August 2020) contract to work mainly across 2 primary schools. The successful candidate will be working directly with young people considered at risk of early school leaving.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications:

Essential:

Recognised third level qualification in Youth, Community, Social Work or Education

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programmes

Ability to self-evaluate and critically reflect upon own work

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent IT skills, the ability to write reports, collect and collate data.

Ability to facilitate group work and one-to-one sessions with students aged 5-18

Knowledge of the Irish educational system

Full clean driving licence and use of car

Skills and abilities which can be brought to the role (e.g. Sport/Art/Music/IT)

Experience of delivering programmes to young people

Personal Attributes:

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to work from own initiative

Commitment to supporting the positive development of young people at risk of early school leaving

Problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent work ethic and commitment to the role

Applications consisting of a CV and cover letter must be emailed to quarryvalebalgaddyscp@gmail.com no later than 1pm Wednesday 11th September 2019. Interviews will be held on Thursday 19thth September 2019. The job reference number should be included in both the cover letter and the email subject line.

Salary will be in line with the CDYSB Youth Worker Salary Scale. Successful Candidates will have to complete the garda e-vetting process.